Thursday, August 27, 2009

My dearest God,

Wisdom, the great age-old teacher, met with me today. As I continue to grow through life experiences, I often turn to wisdom to teach me, to verify your presence leading me. I hear her voice speaking and I listen.

The more I draw close to you, the more I am able to follow, to be obedient, to do your will. When I find myself reaching for you, listening to your wise voice, I hear words of wisdom coming from my own mouth. The sea of confusion is stilled. Frustration is tempered. Peace comes as the good has an opportunity to rise into view. Crystal clear answers bubble to the surface and I know their source.

An acceptance of the truth leading me to forgiveness is what wisdom provides. When I choose not to listen, I discover myself leaning back to the past where negative thoughts, harbored resentments and bitter feelings threaten my peace. When I act upon wisdom's words, peace finds its place once again.

Every day I have to decide what kind of life I will live that day. Will I listen to your voice, be attentive to your ways, do as prescribed by the law of love? Or will I wilt and falter beneath the heavy burden of unforgiveness, grief, pain and sorrow? Will I speak positive words that burst into the world in the form of hope, joy and peace? In the quiet moments of dawn, wisdom awaits my decision.

Loving you,
Gracious God,
leads me
to live
in peace
and hope.
While I fight
the demons
of doubt,
dark thoughts,
and hopeless realities,
I hear
your voice
call out
to me
and I turn
to listen.
Smiling at
the sound
of the
Creator's voice,
I reach
toward heaven
and heaven's desire.
I am
so grateful.

Love, Andrea